Return pump recomendation

[ssgatbliss]

I need a new return pump. Had a MAG 5 that lasted 4 years, last two Mag5's keep seizing up once the pump is turned off. The old pump had a metal spindle, the two newer one's have a ceramic spindle that seems to get stuck. I'm tried of dealing with it and would like your opinion of what I should get. Actually now that I look at the box I think my LFS went with some chineese knock off.

 

[jrgilles]

I have an eheim 1262, but not sure its still available. The 1260 is though. Low power consumption, low heat. Quiet, great pump imo

 

[ssgatbliss]

JR,

I was looking at the Eheim 1260 or a quiet one 2200. The 1260 is $150 the QO 2200 is $54. Big price difference for 100 GPH more.

 

[jrgilles]

Not sure about the quite one pump. Eheim costs a bit more, but compare the wattage consumption on the two pumps. The eheim I know has very low wattage, so it costs less to run. This saves you money over the long term. Since it is a piece that is always on, it pays to spend a bit more up front for a more effecient pump.

Also, less wattage means less heat in your tank, if you run it submerged like I do.

 

[ssgatbliss]

JR,

Yep, I'm running it submerged also. Looks like it's going to eb the eheim! I'm ordering tonight with express delivery, not sure the MAG 5 is going to make it more than a day or two. Damn thing is clicking and popping.

Thanks

CJ

 

[Krish]

I think you will be recommended Eheim more than anything here. Seems to be a great pump!

 

[ssgatbliss]

Done deal, got an Eheim 1260, zeovit coral snow, and some of the new ESV B-Ionic salt mix from Premium Aquatics.

 

[GoCougsKev]

I have been running two Eheim 1262 for 5 years straight without any issues. It is very quite....great pumps!

 

[dtd87]

I read through a 20L sump that you only need like 300gph running through it, so would a 1250 eheim work?

 

[jrgilles]

You'll be happy with the purchase. Great pumps. What size system is this for anyway?

 

[ReefLogic]

I have a 600 or 800 gph return pump that you can snag for $20 to $25 plus shipping. Just thought I would throw that out there for you.